In its most simple setup, vector modulation can control the relative volume of the four layers, allowing for morphing between four sounds. The joystick and envelope work together so that when envelope modulation is engaged, the joystick affects the modulation start position. This allows modulation parameters to be assigned to the four A, B, C and D axis of the vector grid, movement between these can then be controlled manually using the front panel joystick, via the dedicated five-stage, looping vector envelope or via an external MIDI input. The steps in each lane can also be assigned a probability, which lets the user add an extra element of sonic randomisation. These allow the source waves and the playback conditions to be sequenced with independent timings or sequenceloop lengths.Įach layer makes use of an optional Master Lane too, which can control and reset the timing of the others. The main difference here is that the engine uses a system of six lanes allowing sample selection, timing, pitch and modulation to be programmed independently.

The best synthesizers: top keyboards, modules and semi-modular synths Performance and verdict Korg is calling the engine here Wave Sequencing 2.0.Īs with the original, the Wavestate makes use of multiple sound layers up to four here each of which can contain a wave sequence of multiple PCM samples or a standard multisample patch and can be stacked or split across the keyboard. The Wavestate also expands on the underlying tech in a number of interesting ways though. On the one hand, this is very much designed to capture the sound and feel of its predecessor, right down to classic vector joystick and inclusion of a fair few recognisable waves featured on the original (or one of its expansion cards). Wavestate sits on the spectrum between a remake and a sequel. It proved popular, particularly with ambient and soundtrack producers, or those simply looking for a ready source of interesting pad sounds.

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